Title: Heartache

Year: 2019

Medium: Oil on the canvas, imitasyon gold, silver and copper leaf.

Dimensions: 125×85 cm

Series: Forbidden Zone- I: İnner Human

Status: Available

Description:

"Heartache" is a deeply emotive addition to the Psyche Series, capturing the raw vulnerability of the human spirit. In this composition, energy constricts and flows from the core of a shadowed profile, representing the heavy burden of unexpressed emotions and spiritual longing. The delicate red ribbons winding around serpentine forms symbolize the painful yet vital connections that tie our hearts to our experiences.
The background's ethereal silver and gold tones contrast with the dark presence of the central figure, highlighting the struggle to find light within moments of sadness. As small silhouettes stand on a distant horizon, they reflect the isolation felt during inner turmoil. Heartache is not merely a depiction of pain, but a celebration of the soul's capacity to feel deeply, inviting the viewer to find beauty in the scars of their journey. It is a station of profound cleansing and transformation.

Material & Process:

The painting was created on a surface prepared with imitation gold, silver and copper leaf, layered powders and marbled textures, then completed with oil paint.

Unframed